Press Release

CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today urged the House to reject SB 920, a bill that weakens previously agreed work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients. “Medicaid work requirements provide able-bodied adults an opportunity for a way out of poverty and restores the dignity of work. This bill rolls back the pathway to […]

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Thursday announced a new wave of grassroots investment to educate Wisconsinites and urge them to ask their lawmakers to advance the group’s legislative priorities. The group will mobilize activists throughout the state to canvass communities and have conversations with their neighbors about recent legislative action to reform […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) will host a press conference covering the future of criminal justice reforms with featured guest Matthew Charles, President Trump’s State of the Union guest and First Step Act advocate. This event will focus on overarching criminal justice reform goals and reforms being considered in the Sooner State. RSVPed […]

NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee today praised the legislature for passing HB 1262/ SB1257, a bill that significantly rolls back the harmful and unnecessary professional privilege tax. The bill equates to a $22 million tax cut and a savings of $400 every year for most professionals forced to pay for the privilege of working […]

GENEVA, Ill. –Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) on Thursday announced new direct mail and digital investments as the next phase of the group’s ongoing “Keep Illinois Flat” grassroots campaign calling on lawmakers to oppose scrapping Illinois’ flat income tax for a graduated one. The announcement comes as the debate moves to the House after Senate passage […]

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) issued the following statement after the state Senate passed a bill that would eliminate Illinois’ flat income tax in favor of a graduated income tax. AFP-IL has long opposed a graduated tax. AFP-IL State Director Andrew Nelms Issued the following statement: “This vote is an affront to taxpayers […]

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) applauded the state House for passing a package of regulatory reform bills aimed at easing the state’s regulatory culture and urged the Senate to do the same. This package of bills would restore legislative oversight in enacting rules, ensure existing regulations are systematically reviewed, and reduce the regulatory […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Following President Trump’s meeting with top congressional Democrats Tuesday on infrastructure, Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “If Congress wants to find money to modernize our roads and bridges, we encourage them to look to their own pockets – Americans have been filling them up for […]

NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded Senate members for unanimous passage of the driver’s license restoration (HB 839/SB 1143) bill. The legislation will allow Tennesseans with unpaid traffic citations, fines, and fees to receive a payment plan based on their financial situation and a restricted license to continue driving to work or […]